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Object Number 2004.24.18233
Display Title Two shields
Descriptions
Subject
  • Decorated
  • Shield
  • Publication
Department Photographic
Artist Frederick Rhodes Pleasants
Culture
  • Melanesia
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Oceania / Indonesia / Western New Guinea / Irian Jaya
Dimensions Overall: 7.62 x 10.16 cm (3 x 4 in.)

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